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SAM FRANCIS (1923-1994)

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SAM FRANCIS - A Whirling Square - acrylic on canvas - 222 x 210 in.

SAM FRANCIS - A Whirling Square - acrylic on canvas - 222 x 210 in.

SAM FRANCIS - A Whirling Square - acrylic on canvas - 222 x 210 in.

SAM FRANCIS - A Whirling Square - acrylic on canvas - 222 x 210 in.

SAM FRANCIS - A Whirling Square - acrylic on canvas - 222 x 210 in.

SAM FRANCIS - A Whirling Square - acrylic on canvas - 222 x 210 in.

SAM FRANCIS - A Whirling Square - acrylic on canvas - 222 x 210 in.

A Whirling Square1975222 x 210 in. acrylic on canvas

Provenance

Collection of Kayo Francis Malik, acquired driectly from the artist

Literature

Selz, Peter. Sam Francis, 1982 Abrams revised edition, plate 59 (color) & p. 293 (B/W) Michaud, Yves. Lesson of Darkness, 1993 Lapis Press edition, p. 143 (color).

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